New Ames recycling system recieves large grant from Iowa EPC
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission has approved nearly one million dollars in loans for the new Ames garbage handling system. The DNR’s Tom Anderson says Ames is closing the plant […]
Arnolds Park concludes season with steady attendance figures
The end of summer means the end of the season for Arnolds Park Amusement Park on Lake Okoboji in northwest Iowa. Park CEO Jon Pausley says the season’s attendance numbers […]
Iowa Corn Growers call for federal intervention in diesel market
The Iowa Corn Growers Association is asking Iowa’s congressional delegation to lobby the Trump Administration to release oil from the country’s Strategic Oil Reserve to increase the supply of diesel […]
NATO leader, in Iowa speech, says security of US linked to secure Europe
NATO’s Secretary General delivered a speech in Iowa last night, calling the alliance practical and necessary to provide security to both Europe and the United States. Mark Rutte was prime […]
Iowa’s Rail Safety Week aims to keep motorists safe — and alive
Many thousands of Iowa motorists roll over railroad tracks every day without thinking much about them, but a new campaign, “See Tracks, Think Train,” is designed to make drivers pay […]
Sioux Honey Association breaks ground for expansion in Sioux City
The Sioux Honey Association broke ground Tuesday for their new 440,000 square foot honey production facility that’ll be located near the Sioux City airport. Sioux Honey spokesperson Aimee Sandman says […]
Sand says prison staff should be classified as public safety employees, expanding their bargaining rights
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, says it makes sense to classify staff in Iowa’s prison system as public safety employees, which would give them the right to […]
Hinson calls for US House to ‘return to DC immediately’ for work on diesel issues
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who is running for the U.S. Senate, is escalating her appeal for federal action to reduce fuel prices. On Monday, Hinson said the gas tax should […]
MIller-Meeks, Nunn back embargo on US diesel exports
Two Iowa Republicans in competitive races for re-election to the U.S. House say the federal government must take steps to bring down the price of diesel. First District Congresswoman Mariannette […]
Proposed data center moratorium tabled in northern Iowa county
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors has tabled a move to pass a moratorium on data center construction in the county. Supervisor Gary Rayhons said county officials should focus on […]